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On Friday 20 June 2025, BBC One broadcasts Not Going Out!

Doll Season 14 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Not Going Out,” titled “Doll,” promises to bring plenty of laughs and awkward moments. In this new installment, Lee makes an unexpected find at the local tip. He brings home a battered box, which piques Lucy’s curiosity. However, the excitement quickly turns to shock when they discover that inside the box is a second-hand sex doll.

Lee sees potential in the doll, thinking he can turn it into a profitable venture. His enthusiasm is met with disbelief from Lucy, who views the doll as nothing more than a dirty mannequin. Her reaction is one of horror, and she is determined to get rid of the unwanted item from their home as soon as possible.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect the typical comedic banter between Lee and Lucy. Their differing...

On Friday 13 June 2025, BBC One broadcasts Not Going Out!

House Move Season 14 Episode 1 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of “Not Going Out,” titled “House Move,” viewers will join Lee and Lucy as they embark on the exciting adventure of moving house. The episode promises a mix of humor and awkward moments as the couple explores a property that Lucy has fallen in love with.

Things take a turn when Lee suddenly finds himself in need of a bathroom. Just as he is about to take a break, a second buyer arrives to view the property. This unexpected visitor puts Lee in a tricky situation. To keep the other buyer from making an offer, Lee decides to pretend to be the vendor of the house.

The episode is likely to showcase Lee’s comedic antics as he navigates this unusual role. Fans of the show can expect plenty of laughs...

The upcoming episode of “Not Going Out,” titled “Doll,” promises to deliver the usual mix of humor and chaos that fans have come to love. Season 14 Episode 2 will air on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on BBC One. In this episode, Lee makes a questionable decision that sets off a series of comedic events.

Lee brings home a battered box from the local tip, thinking he has stumbled upon a hidden gem. However, when he opens it, he and Lucy are shocked to find a second-hand sex doll inside. While Lee sees an opportunity for profit, Lucy is horrified and views the doll as nothing more than a dirty mannequin. Her desire to get rid of it immediately clashes with Lee’s enthusiasm for turning it into a money-making venture.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect plenty of laughs as Lee tries to convince Lucy of the doll’s potential value.

The excitement builds as “Not Going Out” kicks off its 14th season with the first episode titled “House Move.” This episode promises to deliver the classic humor and wit that fans have come to love. Lee and Lucy find themselves in the midst of a big change as they embark on the adventure of moving house. The couple is eager to find the perfect new home, and Lucy has her heart set on a property that she absolutely adores.

However, things take a comical turn when Lee suddenly finds himself in need of the bathroom. Just as he prepares to sneak away, another prospective buyer arrives to view the property. In a moment of desperation, Lee concocts a plan to dissuade this new buyer from making an offer. He decides to pretend to be the vendor, which leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and awkward situations.

As the episode unfolds,...

The upcoming anime adaptation of Tatsuro Suga's manga The Catcher in the Ballpark! has added two more "residents" to the bleachers of the baseball stadium. Meet the pair of security guards keeping baseball fans safe—albeit guided by very different motivations. Takimoto (left) and Igarashi (right) Jin Urayama (Tatsuma Suguro in Blue Exorcist ) voices Igarashi, a veteran stadium security guard with 30 years of experience. Everyone calls him "Iga-san." Chiharu Sawashiro (Bobby Ball in High Card ) voices new part-time security guard Takimoto. He isn't a big fan of security work and finds Iga-san's earnestness difficult to deal with; mainly, he's just there because he likes watching baseball. Related: Momoko Seto Joins The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Cast as Kokoro Junichi Kitamura ( Fluffy Paradise ) directs The Catcher in the Ballpark! anime at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( I Parry Everything ), character designs by Fumio Iida and music...

This Christmas Eve, BBC One brings a festive treat with “Not Going Out” at 10:00 Pm. In this special episode, the affable Lee pulls out all the stops to craft the perfect Christmas for his family, aligning with Lucy’s desire to embrace charity during the season. Their goodwill extends to inviting Wilfred, a lonely pensioner from a nearby care home, to share in their Christmas dinner.

However, the holiday spirit takes an unexpected turn as they learn that Wilfred is prohibited from consuming alcohol. Lee’s aspirations for the ideal Christmas face a hiccup, leading to comical situations and the trademark humor that “Not Going Out” is known for. As the family navigates the challenges of accommodating their non-drinking guest, viewers can anticipate a blend of laughter, heartwarming moments, and the quirky charm that defines the series. Tune in for a night of festive hilarity as Lee and the...

Warning: This contains spoilers for Not Going Out

Back in 2015, during a BBC Breakfast interview about series seven of Not Going Out, presenter Bill Turnbull asked Lee Mack: “Did you ever imagine when you first got that pilot that you’d get seven series?”

“I didn’t think we’d even get a series,” Mack answers incredulously, explaining that even going from script to a pilot episode felt like “the biggest hurdle”.

And yet, eight years later (17 since the show began in 2006), Not Going Out has now almost doubled its series from seven to 13, still regularly pulling in audiences of over four million, with the newest series arriving on BBC One on Friday 23rd June at 9pm. As ever, the show will focus on Lee Mack as a fictionalised version of himself, alongside his landlady-turned-wife and sparring partner Lucy, and their eventful and often farcical life together.

Series 13 will...

As the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! kicks off, you might be wondering what became of previous winners.

Among this year’s crop of celebrity contestants is former health secretary Matt Hancock, who was suspended as a Conservative MP as soon as his participation was announced.

Read more about this year’s contestants here.

Find out about previous winners and what they’re up to now, below:

Tony Blackburn (2002 winner)

Broadcaster Tony Blackburn was the first ever King of the Jungle after emerging victorious in the first series of I’m a Celeb. After making it out of the Australian outback, he carried on with his work at a number of radio stations.

Phil Tufnell (2003 winner)

After winning the second season of I’m a Celeb, retired cricketer Phil Tufnell went on to become a team captain on the quiz show They Think...

As the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! kicks off, you might be wondering what became of previous winners.

Among this year’s crop of celebrity contestants is former health secretary Matt Hancock, who was suspended as a Conservative MP as soon as his participation was announced.

Read more about this year’s contestants here.

Find out about previous winners and what they’re up to now, below:

Tony Blackburn (2002 winner)

Broadcaster Tony Blackburn was the first ever King of the Jungle after emerging victorious in the first series of I’m a Celeb. After making it out of the Australian outback, he carried on with his work at a number of radio stations.

Phil Tufnell (2003 winner)

After winning the second season of I’m a Celeb, retired cricketer Phil Tufnell went on to become a team captain on the quiz show They Think...

As the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! kicks off, you might be wondering what became of previous winners.

Among this year’s crop of celebrity contestants is former health secretary Matt Hancock, who was suspended as a Conservative MP as soon as his participation was announced.

Read more about this year’s contestants here.

Find out about previous winners and what they’re up to now, below:

Tony Blackburn (2002 winner)

Broadcaster Tony Blackburn was the first ever King of the Jungle after emerging victorious in the first series of I’m a Celeb. After making it out of the Australian outback, he carried on with his work at a number of radio stations.

Phil Tufnell (2003 winner)

After winning the second season of I’m a Celeb, retired cricketer Phil Tufnell went on to become a team captain on the quiz show They Think...

As the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! kicks off, you might be wondering what became of previous winners.

Among this year’s crop of celebrity contestants is former health secretary Matt Hancock, who was suspended as a Conservative MP as soon as his participation was announced.

Read more about this year’s contestants here.

Find out about previous winners and what they’re up to now, below:

Tony Blackburn (2002 winner)

Broadcaster Tony Blackburn was the first ever King of the Jungle after emerging victorious in the first series of I’m a Celeb. After making it out of the Australian outback, he carried on with his work at a number of radio stations.

Phil Tufnell (2003 winner)

After winning the second season of I’m a Celeb, retired cricketer Phil Tufnell went on to become a team captain on the quiz show They Think...

As the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! kicks off, you might be wondering what became of previous winners.

Among this year’s crop of celebrity contestants is former health secretary Matt Hancock, who was suspended as a Conservative MP as soon as his participation was announced.

Read more about this year’s contestants here.

Find out about previous winners and what they’re up to now, below:

Tony Blackburn (2002 winner)

Broadcaster Tony Blackburn was the first ever King of the Jungle after emerging victorious in the first series of I’m a Celeb. After making it out of the Australian outback, he carried on with his work at a number of radio stations.

Phil Tufnell (2003 winner)

After winning the second season of I’m a Celeb, retired cricketer Phil Tufnell went on to become a team captain on the quiz show They Think...

As the new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! kicks off, you might be wondering what became of previous winners.

Stars participating on this year’s series have arrived in Australia ahead of the launch episode, which will be broadcast this Sunday (6 November).

Among this year’s crop of celebrity contestants is former health secretary Matt Hancock, who was suspended as a Conservative MP as soon as his participation was announced.

Read more about this year’s contestants here.

Find out about previous winners and what they’re up to now, below:

Tony Blackburn (2002 winner)

Broadcaster Tony Blackburn was the first ever King of the Jungle after emerging victorious in the first series of I’m a Celeb. After making it out of the Australian outback, he carried on with his work at a number of radio stations.

Phil Tufnell (2003 winner)

After winning the second...

If you’re the kind of person who tuts at pre-December Christmas trees and moans about supermarkets simultaneously stocking mince pies and Halloween goodies (don’t cross the streams!) then look away now, there’s nothing for you here.

If, however, you’re the sort of person who’s gasping for end-of-year cheer like it’s the last bottle of Evian in a hot, empty desert, then step this way. We’ve collected up all the festive TV specials airing in the UK over Christmas 2020, so you can start mentally circling the ones in your personal schedule.

It being early, there are still announcements to be made, so check back here for updates. Ditto for official air dates and times, which are thin on the ground until the channels lock in their schedules. We’ll pop back and add those in as they’re confirmed.

Starting with our top five picks,...

British Comedian Bobby Ball Dies

Bobby Ball, the British comedian and star of shows including BBC One’s Not Going Out, has died at the age of 76 after testing positive for coronavirus. He was one half of double-act Cannon and Ball alongside Tommy Cannon, while he has appeared in comedies including Last of the Summer Wine and Benidorm. He was also a contestant on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2005. “At first it was thought to be a chest infection but a test proved positive for Covid-19,” his manager said in a statement. “His wife Yvonne said the hospital and staff could not have been more wonderful, as they were outstanding in their care of duty and they did everything possible for him and she cannot praise them enough.” Cannon paid tribute by quoting his partner’s catchphrase: “Rock on, my good friend, I can’t believe this,...

Kim Cattrall has pulled out of British comedy series The Cockfields due to “unforeseen scheduling issues”. The Sex and The City star, who is fronting Fox’s soapy drama Filthy Rich, had been due to star in the three-part series for UKTV’s Gold channel alongside After Life stars Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan.

She has been replaced by Sarah Parish, who recently appeared in ITV drama Bancroft and BBC comedy W1A as well as previous stints on Doctor Who and Atlantis.

The series, which is written by Joe Wilkinson and David Ear, also stars The Royale Family’s Sue Johnston, Chariots of Fire’s Nigel Havers and Not Going Out’s Bobby Ball. It is produced by Yellow Door Productions, the production company set up by former Sky comedy chief Lucy Lumsden.

Wilkinson plays Simon, who is taking girlfriend Donna, played by Morgan back home to the Isle of...

Kim Cattrall is to star in a British comedy series alongside two of the stars of Ricky Gervais’ After Life. The Sex and the City star, who is also fronting Fox’s soapy drama Filthy Rich, is starring in three-part series The Cockfields for UKTV’s Gold channel.

The series stars Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan, who both featured in Gervais’ Netflix comedy, and it is written by Wilkinson and David Ear. The Royale Family’s Sue Johnston, Chariots of Fire’s Nigel Havers and Not Going Out’s Bobby Ball.

The Cockfields is produced by Yellow Door Productions, the production company set up by former Sky comedy chief Lucy Lumsden.

Wilkinson plays Simon, who is taking girlfriend Donna, played by Morgan back home to the Isle of Wight for the very first time. There they’ll spend a long weekend as guests of his ever-doting mother Sue, played by Johnston,...

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Inside No. 9 continues on excellent form with this bittersweet play about a lost showbusiness friendship. Spoilers ahead…

This review contains spoilers.

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4.2 Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room

In 2006, comedy double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball gave an interview to The Independent reminiscing about their stage and TV career. In their 1980s heyday, the pair had a serious falling-out, something “every double act goes through,” said Ball, “it’s like a marriage”. The piece concluded with Ball’s bittersweet line, “We've become really like brothers now. It's sad to say, but I'll bury him or he'll bury me.”

It probably wasn’t—Inside No.

The stars are getting into the holiday season!

Zendaya and Chrissy Teigen buddied up at the debut of the new Forevermark Tribute Collection during a private cocktail event at West Edge in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood on Nov. 7.

Reese Witherspoon may live in Southern California, but that didn’t stop her from trying on some very festive winter items from her Draper James line. “So I may be in denial that there’s a heat wave in La... ?? @draperjames,” she wrote on Nov. 20.

Also on the fashion front, pretty in pink Suki Waterhouse shared a shot of her rose-hued Rejina Pyoi velvet jumpsuit and Charlotte Simone bucket hat and white dress shoes on Nov. 28.

Miss Piggy was unveiled as the Swarovski red carpet presenter for the 2017 Fashion Awards 2017, which will take place in London, England, on Dec. 4. She even donned a replica of Jennifer Lopez's iconic green Versace dress for the big announcement!

Rumer Willis and her...

Zen studios' incredible new Pinball FX3 has already landed on other consoles, but this month it's arriving on the Nintendo Switch with 30 tables ready at launch and new features unique to the console. Come inside for all the details!

I've made no secret of my love for Zen Studios' virtual pinball tables, and I've been anxiously awaiting it's arrival on the Switch. These plinball tables are just so much fun, and being able to take them on the go, for quick pick-up-and-play action is definitely going to step up my play time significantly. Pinball FX3 will launch on November 14th with 30 tables ready at launch, and much more on the way shortly. Check out all the details here:

Zen Studios today announced that Nintendo Switch owners won’t have to wait long to experience the biggest, most community-driven pinball video game service ever created—Pinball FX3 hits the system on Tuesday,...

Last night, Nintendo fully revealed the Switch console and announced a handful of games. While the presentation focused on only a few titles, Ubisoft, Namco, and 2K have announced some games they have coming to the system.

The announcements here (which I'm posting from their individual press releases) shouldn't be too surprising, considering we saw a couple quick glimpses of them during a sizzle reel last night, but they're exciting nonetheless. Mostly, I'm just glad to see some more third party support for the new Nintendo console, because I love the idea of the Switch and want as many games as possible to come for it. Here are some of the initial ones announced:

2K today announced that the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation will be coming to the Nintendo Switch™ with its latest entry to the series, NBA 2K18. Launching this fall, NBA 2K18 will...

Not going out this year? You can party along just fine with these 8 live options, available on both TV and streaming. From network specials to Netflix’s hilariously clever “live” offerings, we’ve got something for everyone in the family, confetti and funny hats not included.

Take a peek!

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Times Square New Year’s Eve Webcast

The webcast will feature live musical performances, hourly countdowns, behind-the-scenes stories and star-studded interviews as anticipation builds towards the midnight countdown and the famous Ball Drop.

Host: Jonathan Bennett, star of “Mean Girls” and host of “Cake Wars”

Location: Times Square

Guests: Gavin DeGraw, Rachel Platten, Silento

Start time: 6:00 Pm Et, in tandem with the official Ball Raising

Where to watch: The show will be streamed live on multiple websites, starting at 5:55 Pm Et, including TimesSquareNYC.

The guys of the Backstreet Boys have come a long way since their oversize suits and matching Matrix-esque looks, but they're still as close as ever. On Saturday, Kevin Richardson and Aj McLean made dreams come true when they reunited at the La premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Kevin brought along his 9-year-old son, Mason, and they all gathered on the red carpet for pictures. In addition to snapping photos, Aj shared a few shots from the event on Instagram, including one of him posing with Darth Vader, writing, "What up Vader? How's your mom???" While the Backstreet Boys have been busy performing at a series of Jingle Ball concerts throughout the past couple of weeks, they're also gearing up for their Las Vegas residency, which kicks off on March 1, 2017 at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Related:The Cutest Pictures of The Backstreet Boys's Kids...

The royal family is feeling the Halloween spirit!

While Prince William and Princess Kate delighted in some royally amazing masks on Friday, Princess Beatrice went full feline for Unicef’s annual Halloween Ball on Thursday night.

The “Malice in Wonderland”-themed party featured a lot of whimsical costumes, but the royal’s look raised a few eyebrows.

Beatrice sported a regal black velvet top and leather skirt, which she accessorized with a dramatic cat eye mask. To add even more mystery to her festive costume, she topped it off with a platinum blonde wig.

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While Beatrice’s costume remained a mystery (Sgt.

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Lee Mack’s Not Going Out will be back on the BBC in 2017, 2018 and 2019 - three new series are now on the way.

Back in August, the news broke that the BBC had renewed Lee Mack's excellent sitcom Not Going Out for its eighth series. Today, it's being reported by CultBox that the Beeb has decided to order series 9 and 10 as well.

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Series 8 will arrive in 2017, series 9 in 2018 and series 10 in 2019. That's music to our ears, and one heck of a display of confidence in Mack and co. from the powers that be.

CultBox's report also...

The award for this week's most creative tiara goes to . . . Denmark's Crown Princess Mary! The royal mom, 44, attended her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe's Arts and Culture Ball on Tuesday in what appeared to be a new topper - but was actually a repurposed rewear. The glittering piece is an unusual piece of jewelry known in Danish as a harpynten. Although the Crown Princess was showing it off as a diadem for the first time, she has worn the piece previously as a necklace - as she did at the celebration of Queen Margrethe's 75th birthday last spring, according to the Danish newspaper Billedbladet.

Strictly Come Dancing had another classic Halloween episode this weekend, but of course it was scarier for some of the celebrities than others. But who looks like they might be out of the running and who is creeping closer to that Glitter Ball trophy?

Out of the running: Kirsty Gallacher

Well, this seems particularly cruel. Kirsty had finally started to turn things around last week and was creeping up our rankings… but then her Halloween Charleston went horribly wrong with slips and mistakes and she picked up her lowest score of the series before becoming the first woman to be booted out (she joins the series' other eliminees Iwan Thomas, Anthony Ogogo, Daniel O'Donnell and Ainsley Harriott). Bad luck, Kirsty.

10. Jamelia (⬇3)

It doesn't seem quite fair to have Jamelia at the bottom of the rankings. She's far from the worst dancer in the competition and she's been improving, too, but...

There's a huge amount in store for Children in Need viewers this year, after BBC One announced the lineup for the night of charity programming next month.

Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Fearne Cotton, Rochelle Humes and Nick Grimshaw will host the action-packed special on Friday, November 13 at 7.30pm.

The evening will see Sir Bruce Forsyth return to Strictly Come Dancing to host a Call the Midwife special.

Stars of Call the Midwife Jenny Agutter, Laura Main, Stephen McGann and Jack Ashton will all strut their stuff for charity, fighting to win the Pudsey Glitter Ball trophy.

Elsewhere, there's a host of musical talent on offer too, with Years & Years, Rod Stewart and Selena Gomez all due to perform on the night.

Shane Filan and Nadine Coyle will also perform their duet 'I Could Be'.

Meanwhile, Harry Hill will present a one-off comedy special, and there'll be performances from the West End cast of Beautiful,...

Jamie Dornan and Miranda Hart are among the latest stars announced for Friday's Gogglebox episode.

The actors will be joined on Channel 4's Stand Up to Cancer special by Nick Frost and Lee Mack.

Hart is taking to the sofa with on-screen mother Patricia Hodge - Penny in BBC sitcom Miranda - as well as her real mum Diana.

Meanwhile, Mack will be accompanied by comedian Bobby Ball.

Boy George, Geri Halliwell and Marilyn were previously confirmed for the special edition.

Kate Moss, Noel Gallagher and Naomi Campbell were among the famous faces who popped up in last year's corresponding Gogglebox.

Channel 4 also revealed that Alexandra Burke and Anthea Turner will be looking for love in Celebrity First Dates.

In 2014, Stand Up to Cancer's live event - hosted by Davina McCall, Alan Carr and Dr Christian Jessen - raised more than £14 million for Cancer Research UK.

Strictly Come Dancing is back and there are 15 brand new celebrities all battling it out to lift the Glitter Ball trophy in a few weeks' time. But they're not the only ones in competition as their professional partners will also be hoping that they can get their hands on the sparkliest trophy in showbiz. The question is, can you remember all the previous winning pros?...

Mount Pleasant has quietly gone about its business since launching on Sky1 in 2011, and it returns on the channel for a fifth series tonight (September 11) after three years on Sky Living.

Neil Fitzmaurice - perhaps best known for the dastardly Jeff in Peep Show and his Phoenix Nights work with Peter Kay - is also back as office manager Fergus, and he told Digital Spy that he is impressed by its continued popularity.

"Like anything on TV, it's a business, and if you put a show on and it does okay and sort of trundles along, maybe you'll get two series out of it," he said. "The special thing about Mount Pleasant is that it just steadily got bigger and bigger every year. That's not something that happens all the time.

"The fans have been fanatical since day one, and they have been joined by fans who have steadily watched...

Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Daniel O'Donnell has admitted that he doesn't think his huge fanbase will be enough to get him to the Glitter Ball trophy.

The 53-year-old explained that at some point the quality of his dancing will become more important than his big group of devotees.

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"I hope they'll keep me a while," he said. "But I think the dancing wins out in the end. Even though you've had people that have been fun and people that we like for their personalities, I think as the weeks go on the standard of the dancing of the celebrities raises so much."

It certainly seems like O'Donnell will need his fans' support at first as he admitted that he's been struggling to pick up the steps.

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Jamelia has become the 12th celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

The 'Superstar' singer and Loose Women panellist will attempt to prove her chops in the ballroom when the show returns this autumn.

Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off

"My girls are huge fans of Strictly, but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forté!" Jamelia joked.

"The girls are amazing dancers though, so I definitely want to learn a new skill so that I'll be able to give them a run for their money - and end them teasing me once and for all!"

Jamelia's job on Strictly was announced by the BBC's director of television Danny Cohen ahead of the Edinburgh TV Festival.

She'll be battling it out for the Glitter Ball trophy with her fellow contestants Jeremy Vine,...

And the latest star to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up is... The Wanted's Jay McGuiness.

The boyband member is the tenth celebrity to join 2015's series, with Strictly's Twitter account confirming the news today.

Wanted: Another #Strictly celebrity! Please welcome @TheWanted's @JayMcGuiness!

https://t.co/03rscOl1vq

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 24, 2015

"My family are such huge Strictly fans, I know I've made them very happy by taking part - I can't wait to get started," said McGuiness.

"I love to dance but this is going to be so different from anything I have done before, I'm up for it!"

The Wanted released ten Top 10 singles and three albums together, disbanding last year to focus on solo projects.

The singer will be battling it out for the coveted Glitter Ball trophy with Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell and Anthony Ogogo.

Anthony Ogogo has defended his decision to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing, saying that a shoulder injury is preventing him from boxing until "December at the earliest".

The sports star became the ninth celebrity to be announced for the BBC One show, and took to Twitter to explain his motivations.

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"Lots of people asking why I'm doing #Strictly this year," he tweeted. "In my last fight, I suffered a shoulder injury which required a small op.

"I am unable to box until December at the earliest. I cannot put through my shoulder so punching for 16 weeks is impossible. So this amazing opportunity has presented itself whilst I'm recovering from my shoulder operation.

"My choices were, sulk and sit on my backside whilst rehabbing my shoulder Or whilst I'm unable to box, make the most of this amazing opportunity.

Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo is the latest celebrity to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.

Our ninth celeb to hit the #Strictly dance floor is a knock-out! Introducing Olympic boxer @AnthonyOgogo.

https://t.co/cHM075jn7c

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 21, 2015

Ogogo - who's becoming something of a reality TV specialist having previously appeared in Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack and Splash - will attempt to prove his moves on the dancefloor when the new series kicks off next month.

"I've faced a lot of tough opposition in the past, but I've never faced anyone as tough as the Strictly judges before," Ogogo joked.

"My mum is a massive fan of the show, so I will be trying my hardest to make her proud."

Strictly Come Dancing 2015 lineup rumours: Which celebrities could take part this year?

Ogogo - who won a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games - is the...

Digital Spy recommends the very best in television - these are the seven most exciting shows airing this week, from steamy period drama with The Scandalous Lady W to the return of hit Us series The Americans.

Monday - The Scandalous Lady W, BBC Two at 9pm

Game of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer stars as Seymour, Lady Worsley in this drama based on her 'scandalous' life.

The notorious 18th-century noblewoman dared to leave her husband (Endeavour's Shaun Evans) and elope with his best friend, Captain George Bisset (Cilla's Aneurin Barnard).

But when the powerful Sir Richard Worsley seeks compensation from her lover in a very public trial, she decides to expose the truth about her marriage and the affair.

Tuesday - Aquarius, Sky Atlantic at 9pm

The latest instalment of the 1960s crime thriller starring David Duchovny.

Mike Vickery, Sam's chief informant, has been accused of murder, so Sam...

Gladiators, ready! The stars of the hit TV show have reunited and we're freaking out a bit.

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Host Ulrika Jonsson and legendary referee John Anderson met up with Gladiators Wolf, Lightning, Jet, Ace, Hunter and Saracen for ITV's new programme The Saturday Night Story.

Of course, they met at the arena in Birmingham which used to be filled with legions of fans shouting along to 'Another One Bites The Dust'.

And to tease us even more, ITV released then and now photographs of the Gladiator stars taking part in the programme. Some of them have barely aged - the wonders of the travelator.

"For me this is really, really nostalgic because the Gladiators was a huge part of my life," Jonsson said.

"I haven't been back here [to the arena] since, I guess it must have...

With the upcoming 30th anniversary of the beloved Mario franchise, Nintendo announced plans for many new titles that are giving players a twist on some of their favorite franchise titles!

At E3 this year Nintendo has already put one of its newest titles on the main stage to get fans of the classic Super Mario Bros. franchise stoked. They used Super Mario Maker as the final stage in their captivating Nintendo World Championship where John Numbers managed to defeat iconic Twitch streamer Cosmos in a race to the finish line in a newly created level made specifically for the event. To add to the excitement, Nintendo also announced a new Amiibo to celebrate the 30th anniversary – an adorable 8-bit Mario!

To add to the list of Amiibos, Nintendo announced and showed off a set of Animal Crossing Amiibos that will be supported by Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and Animal...

During the Nintendo Digital Event video on the opening day of E3 2015 in Los Angeles, Nintendo announced games launching in the near future, with a focus on what fans can enjoy in the second half of 2015 and early 2016.

Here’s a roundup of some of the 3Ds games Nintendo is showing this week.

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: Three players take on the role of individual Link characters and team up to solve puzzles and battle bosses in dungeons. The game features the same top-down view and visual style of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Players must work together, as the group shares all hearts. All three Links can stack on top of one another to create a Totem to reach new locations and solve puzzles or fight enemies. Different outfits offer unique abilities. The game is scheduled to launch this fall.

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Mount Pleasant has been confirmed for a fifth series.

The comedy-drama will return on Sky Living, the channel announced on its official Twitter account.

Filming starts soon on series 5 of #MountPleasant - back on @SkyLivingHD later this year. We'll have more news soon! pic.twitter.com/3C7qIwL96z

— Sky Living (@SkyLivingHD) April 7, 2015

"We'll have more news soon!" promised the tweet.

Mount Pleasant centres on the day-to-day life of Lisa - played by Sally Lindsay - as well as her husband, parents, neighbours and colleagues.

The programme also stars Daniel Ryan, Bobby Ball, Paula Wilcox, Sian Reeves, Samantha Womack and Nigel Harman.

The fourth series, which comprised of eight episodes, concluded on November 4.

Zoe Ball has said that she does not want Tess Daly's job presenting Strictly Come Dancing.

The 44-year-old, who presents BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two, co-hosted Strictly when Claudia Winkleman took leave following her daughter having an accident.

After her time presenting, some said that Ball should to replace Daly.

However, speaking to the Daily Express, Ball said: "Oh I love Tess, she's my homegirl. Also, it's Tess and Claud's job, and I like my job on It Takes Two because I get to muck about.

"It's a bit like Live & Kicking because I get to have a good gossip with them. I think the three of us, it works quite nicely."

She added: "I love that job, so I'm not gunning for Tess's job or anything like that. I'm happy with it like that."

Speaking to Digital Spy in November, Scott Mills said that he had...

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has revealed that she tries to ignore criticism of her performance style.

Daly - who fronts the BBC hit show with Claudia Winkleman - told The Mirror that she often receives compliments from members of the public.

"There is always going to be negative stuff," she said. "In a job this size there will always be contrary opinions to what you're doing. You can't please all the people all the time.

"I tend not to read that stuff and just do the job I love and have been doing for ten years."

Daly added: "When I go out on the street and I meet people they tell me how much they enjoy the show and, 'You and Claudia do a fantastic job together'. I get wonderful feedback face to face every day. I am a positive person so you tend to focus on the positives.

We've reached the penultimate week of Strictly Come Dancing and just five couples remain in the competition. After Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon sashayed off the dance floor last week, it's safe to say anything could happen in tonight's semi-final.

The remaining celebrities have to impress us and the judges with not one, but two dances, so who will find themselves at the top of the leaderboard in this all-important week?

Join us at 6.50pm for all of the action...

20:28Bye!

20:28So that's it for tonight, remember to leave your predictions in the comments box below and catch the results show tomorrow night at 7.20pm. We'll see you next weekend for the grand final!

20:25Ooh, we are being treated to another montage! Full of moody lighting and emotional talk from the celebrities.

20:24It's going to be a tough one to call, as everybody had good and not-so-good performances,...

Before Claudia Winkleman took the reins of Strictly Come Dancing this year, we weren't her biggest fan.

Basically, we thought she was a bit annoying. And scatty. And too in your face.

And that was all before she was being hailed as the replacement for Sir Bruce Forsyth (the man for whom the phrase 'national institution' was created) on one of the best-loved shows on TV.

So expectations were as high as the Blackpool Tower when the BBC's most successful entertainment programme returned this autumn.

But we've had a whole bottle of fake tan poured on our scepticism and a tub of glitter thrown in our face. Aside from Jake Wood's hips, Claudia has become the highlight of Strictly.

For a show in its tenth year, this series has a fresh, exciting feel that can only really be down to her. Whereas the faces on The X Factor revolve on an almost annual basis,...

Zoe Ball had to apologise to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing last night (November 15) after judge Len Goodman appeared to swear live on air.

The incident occurred when Goodman was delivering his comments to Simon Webbe and his partner Kristina Rihanoff, who scored 38 points for their Argentine tango.

"I think it's this place," Goodman said, "something about the atmosphere, the audience are behind everyone – you come in here, the home of dance – f**k."

Ball, who was presenting the show in place of Claudia Winkleman for a third week, then apologised to viewers for the language, saying: "Len got a little bit carried away with the excitement of the dance, and I'm very sorry for the bad language."

Last night's special Blackpool show saw Blue singer Webbe and Rihanoff top the table along with singer Pixie Lott and her partner Trent Whiddon.

Tennis coach Judy Murray and her partner Anton du Beke...

Scott Mills has said that Zoe Ball was "terrified" about hosting Strictly Come Dancing.

Ball has stepped in to front the Saturday and Sunday shows with Tess Daly, after co-presenter Claudia Winkleman's daughter was involved in an accident.

Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, Mills said: "It's awful about Claudia, because I think she is the best thing to happen to Strictly.

"However, Zoe Ball is a mate of mine and she was really nervous, you know? The first one she did - even though she worked on [BBC Two's It Takes Two].

"Doing the BBC One show is a big deal. It was Halloween, her first one, and she was terrified. But she is so natural and so lovely and just herself on television. And even if she's scared, she makes it look effortless. I've admired her for years and years and she's just doing amazingly.

After 13 series, there have now been more than enough I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! winners to fill up their own all-star series.

They all had to endure creepy crawlies, tough Bushtucker Trials and mockery by Ant & Dec, but they all won the hearts of the nation for a couple of weeks.

Some of them may have fallen from grace since, while some have soared up the UK fame ranks. But who were the best champions from their respective series? Here's our just-for-fun, don't-take-it-too-seriously Top 13.

13. Carol Thatcher - Series 5 (2005)

Potentially the most surprising winner of the lot, no-one could have guessed that Margaret Thatcher's daughter would have been voted the nation's favourite.

Viewers were won over by how involved she was in the tasks, her no-nonsense attitude, and the fact that she was only up against Sid Owen and Cannon & Ball.

12. Matt Willis - Series 6 (2006)

The Busted...

Zoe Ball is to co-present Strictly Come Dancing again this weekend, it has been confirmed.

It will be the third week in which the It Takes Two host fronts the Saturday and Sunday programmes on November 15 and 16, after Claudia Winkleman's daughter was involved in a Halloween-related accident.

The BBC confirmed the news to Digital Spy, revealing that Winkleman would not be heading to the Tower Ballroom for Strictly's Blackpool special, and that Ball would be co-presenting with Tess Daly once again.

Ball has been well-received on the show, with many viewers praising her presenting style.

Meanwhile, the Winkleman family issued a statement last week in which they thanked "NHS doctors, nurses and staff" for looking after 8-year-old Matilda.

"She is having the best care possible and we are hopeful of a full recovery," they added.

Zoe Ball will once again fill in for an absent Claudia Winkleman on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing, it has been confirmed.

The It Takes Two host joined Tess Daly to co-host the competition last weekend (Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2) when Winkleman's daughter was taken to hospital following a Halloween-related accident.

Ball's debut was well-received, with viewers praising the presenter and calling for her to be given a more permanent role.

The BBC has now confirmed that Winkleman will remain absent from this weekend's episodes, which air Saturday (November 8) at 6.30pm and Sunday (November 9) at 7.45pm.

"Zoe Ball will co-host Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. All our thoughts and very best wishes are with Claudia and her family at this time," a spokesperson said.

The Winkleman family issued a statement earlier today in which they thanked the "NHS doctors, nurses and staff" for looking after 8-year-old Matilda.

"She...